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The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's track team just made history by winning their third consecutive NCAA Division III championship. The Eagles dominated with 106 points and set multiple meet records along the way.
Cancer survivors in La Crosse get free fitness programs, and one cycling event keeps them going. Teams pedal together to fund wellness that helps survivors rebuild strength and hope.
When a mother duck's babies fell through a sewer grate in La Crosse, Wisconsin, local firefighters turned their afternoon into a heartwarming rescue mission. Every duckling made it back to mom safely.
When the pianist fell ill at a live La La Land concert, composer Justin Hurwitz asked 2,500 audience members if anyone could sight-read the Oscar-winning score. One man raised his hand and pulled off the performance of a lifetime.
When a pianist fell ill during a live La La Land concert in Sydney, a college student in the audience volunteered to replace him. Sterling Nasa improvised a jaw-dropping solo that earned a standing ovation from 2,500 fans and praise from the film's Oscar-winning composer.
A UW-La Crosse relay team just shattered a 23-year-old record held by an Olympic gold medalist, running the fastest indoor 4x400 in school history. Despite the heartbreaking one-point loss for the team championship, three individual athletes took home national titles in a performance that rewrote the record books.
After years of near-complete closure, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for limited Palestinian foot traffic in both directions. Fifty people will be able to cross each way on the first day, marking a significant step toward reconnecting families and communities.
Young people are transforming disaster relief in Iowa, driving a 25% jump in Red Cross volunteers over three years. The agency now has 1,200 active volunteers statewide, with Gen Z leading the charge through school-based Red Cross Clubs.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is becoming a major player in global humanitarian response, with volunteers bringing hope to millions across the country. This year's World Red Cross Day celebrated growing public awareness around life-saving blood donation as misconceptions fade and more Nigerians step up to help.
A federal committee has verified that Cross River State owns 119 oil wells that have been generating revenue for neighboring Akwa Ibom State since 2008. The finding could restore billions in annual income to Cross River and resolve a nearly two-decade dispute.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympics history by winning all six cross-country races at the Milano Cortina Games. The 29-year-old from Oslo now holds 11 Winter Olympic gold medals, more than any athlete ever.
After years of near-complete isolation, Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt is showing signs of activity as limited travel resumes. The reopening marks a critical step forward in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
After 20 months of closure, Gaza's Rafah border crossing has partially reopened, allowing sick and wounded Palestinians to reach Egyptian hospitals for life-saving treatment. The move brings hope to 20,000 patients desperately waiting for medical care.
When tornadoes tore through southeast Louisiana, Red Cross volunteers showed up the next morning with supplies, financial help, and a promise to stay. Over 50 people across 18 households are getting the support they need to rebuild.
As Winter Storm Fern brings freezing temperatures and power outages across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is calling on residents to help their neighbors stay warm and safe. No experience needed—just two hours of training gets you ready to make a difference.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened today on a trial basis, offering hope to thousands of Palestinians seeking medical care and a chance to return home. The reopening marks a key milestone in the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
On February 17, 1863, five compassionate leaders gathered in Geneva and created an organization that would save countless lives across the globe. Their meeting sparked the International Committee of the Red Cross and established the rules of war that protect people to this day.
Forty Palestinians, including women and children, crossed back into Gaza from Egypt this week, reuniting families after months of separation. Among them were patients who had been receiving critical medical treatment abroad.
As the Pacific braces for a more active hurricane season, the Red Cross is preparing neighbors to help neighbors when disaster strikes. Community members across Hawaii can now learn free shelter operation skills before storms arrive.
Across Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa, volunteers make up more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce, creating a multigenerational culture of service. Meet the Alarcon family, where parents and two Gen Z kids teach lifesaving skills together.
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